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Bloomsburg State vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC)

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Bloomsburg, nestled in the scenic Susquehanna Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. UW-Eau Claire, situated in the vibrant city of Eau Claire, attracts a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students. While Bloomsburg excels in preparing future educators, UW-Eau Claire shines in business and engineering programs. Both universities offer supportive learning environments, with UW-Eau Claire having a slightly higher graduation rate. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Overview

Location Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Campus setting City: Small City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 78.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 90.1% 77.5%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $35
Graduate: $35
Undergraduate: $25
Graduate: $56
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A 21 - 26
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score 63.0%
Total number of applicants 6,466 9,420
Total number of admissions given out 5,826 7,297
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,407 2,253
Yield rate 24.2% 30.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $24,800
Out of state: $36,624
In state: $21,212
Out of state: $29,487
Average net price $16,738 $15,713
Tuition
In state: $7,716
Out of state: $19,290
In state: $7,361
Out of state: $15,636
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,108
Meal plan: $3,610
Room/dormitory: $5,170
Meal plan: $3,180
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $6,347 		68.0%
Average amount $3,571
Students receiving federal student loan 67.0%
Average amount $5,198 		50.0%
Average amount $4,893
Students taking out private loans 19.0%
Average amount $13,250 		14.0%
Average amount $10,302

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,063
Men 38.9% Women 61.1% 		9,869
Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Graduate students 676
Men 26.8% Women 73.2% 		700
Men 44.4% Women 55.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 9.8% 37.8%
International students 0.3% 2.0%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Small
Dormitory capacity 3,570 3,997
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Delaware Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Iowa Florida

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures
  • Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio 19:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 59.4% 68.0%
Dropout rate 13.8% 31.0%
Transferred out 26.1% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $115,619
  • Year 2: $134,287
  • Year 3: $115,460
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $76,030
  • Year 2: $83,768
  • Year 3: $91,411
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,914
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $70,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,356
  • Year 2: $65,876
  • Year 3: $67,013
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,014
  • Year 2: $57,860
  • Year 3: $63,182
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,480
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $60,922
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,149
  • Year 2: $37,208
  • Year 3: $56,647
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,434
  • Year 2: $54,382
  • Year 3: $56,488
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,048
  • Year 2: $48,935
  • Year 3: $55,410
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,179
  • Year 2: $43,707
  • Year 3: $51,724
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $112,967
  • Year 2: $113,187
  • Year 3: $117,029
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,679
  • Year 2: $85,206
  • Year 3: $85,974
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,957
  • Year 2: $69,867
  • Year 3: $79,199
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,259
  • Year 2: $61,350
  • Year 3: $67,416
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,481
  • Year 2: $58,796
  • Year 3: $66,353
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,517
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $63,910
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,270
  • Year 2: $54,359
  • Year 3: $60,286
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,707
  • Year 2: $53,045
  • Year 3: $57,099
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,583
  • Year 2: $45,435
  • Year 3: $53,917
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,825
  • Year 2: $41,565
  • Year 3: $53,128

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